1080p 24inch to 27 inch 2 k monitor is there much change in detail for gaming?

[clubb699]

Currently got a 1080 p 24 inch Asus i am on the edge of buying a 27 inch 2k monitor for playing star Citizen.

If i go to a 27 inch 2k is it not going to look similar due to stretching the more pixels you get from 2 k and in reality not getting a more detailed graphic looking game.

I really want it to look the best it can for my set up 980 ti I7 or would like 27 inch but not sure if the card will give me the detail and nice fps or do i stay at 24 inch but go 2 k i am really confused what to do.

Cheers Hope this makes sense.

 

[clubb699]

No it does stretch out anything it gives more pixels per square inch. I have a 60 hz 1440p monitor that I love but trying to "gift" to my wife so I can get either the Asus Rog PG279Q or Acer Predator XB271HU. Yes, 1440p is the sweet spot for gaming right now.

Ok thanks for the info just reading about the XB271HU looks similar to the PG279Q but a 144 mhz more than enough for me.

 

[clubb699]

You probably want a monitor to be around 100 ppi. So whether it's 20", or 34" then aim for that. Bigger screen means you want higher resolution.

If you get a 4K monitor, which is pretty small then just wasting GPU power when you won't see it.

Thanks for the feedback So 4k is for bigger than 34 " then i am happy with 27 so will stay with that.

 

[clubb699]

There's a big difference in image sharpness between a 24" 1080P monitor and a 27" 1440P (not 2K) monitor.

2560x1440 isn't 2K. Also take no notice of people saying you won't be able to see the additional detail of a UHD monitor. If you had a UHD monitor at 27" you'd see quite a difference in detail again as long as you aren't visually impaired.

oooooh nooo dont confuse me more lol i was under the impression 1440p was 2k, right i have taken on board the UHD information you have given thank you.

 

[clubb699]

27" 2560x1440 is 20% denser than 24" 1920x1080. It's not massively sharper but definitely preferable. The jump in pixel density to 27" 3840x2160 at the same size is much larger.

Right ok this is much easy to make out now you put it like that, What 27 inch monitor produces 3840x2160 then please ?

 

[clubb699]

one example https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-2...g-widescreen-led-monitor-black-mo-14a-lg.html

I couldnt tell you if it was a decent monitor or not.

Bear in mind at that resolution your pushing four times as many pixels as 1920x1080. It's much more taxing and you'll probably find your 980ti struggling with a lot of modern games. it's really 1080ti territory.

imo 2560x1440 is the sweetspot at 27". Also I think 3840x2560 at 27" makes windows desktop too small, which means you have to use windows scaling and trust me you'll want to avoid that at all costs....

Theres always 3440x1440 ultrawide to consider though, it's a nice fit for the 980ti and 21:9 is great.....

Thanks for the info not looked at ultra wide at all so need to do a bit of research on that and finally decide what to do then, so many decisions to pick i do want star citizen to look its best

 

[clubb699]

Don't. At 1080p on a 27" monitor the individual pixels will be really visible. The standard for 2160p is 28". Get yourself a GSync monitor and you'll do fine as long as you realise that you may have to wait until Volta to get the very best quality.



That's rubbish clearly written by someone who doesn't use it.

May i ask what is volta ?

 

[clubb699]

Just to clarify you have all blown my mind with all the information LOL, have learnt a lot with all your input so big thanks there still thinking what the best move is.